EDITOR’S LETTER

Publisher’s Letter

LISA HOLTHOUSE Executive Publisher

ell we leaped out of summer on a watermelon sugar high, some of us blessed with the ability to sneak away from the noise and pretend like everything might be all right. For that I’m grateful.

But we are still living in this very strange space in time.

One minute, so thankful to live in Texas, basically mask-free and feeling pretty “open.” Yet in the very next moment, this moment, praying for the recovery of a wonderful man on a ventilator at Methodist hospital. And many, many others quarantining at home with the Delta variant that has invaded their bodies, although fortunately many holding strong because of their vaccination defense.

As excited as I am about writing to you in this issue, I would feel remiss to not open with my lingering thoughts and prayers for anybody still suffering from Covid-related issues. It’s still so alive.

What do we do now that the fall season is upon us? We must celebrate. We must continue to find and experience the beauty in life. And I think this is something Covid, 9/11 (whose 20th anniversary we just marked) and every other

Wtrial and tribulation has taught us. How do we experience the beauty of life, regardless of what is going on around us? We breathe and take it slowly. We focus on the positives rather than drowning in the negatives. We celebrate five wonderful years of publishing CityBook — no small feat for a new company that has endured plenty of curveballs in its formative years, including a global pandemic. We honor hometown heroes such as Oscar Wyatt, along with his iconic wife Lynn, for all that they have done for our city and our country. We highlight up-and-coming leaders and stars, who continue to elevate Houston in the fashion, food, literature and art arenas. We get out safely and enjoy all that Houston has to offer. We remember that once hurricane season passes this fall, Houston has the most wonderful weather that will bring everyone to outdoor patios and parks — all the way through spring! We keep living and loving. What will you do this fall? I wish you nothing but beauty, safety and love. With gratitude…